NYC Summer Streets is Back this Summer of 2023!

Saturdays from July 29 – August 26
7:00 am – 1:00 pm

All Five Boroughs!

Summer Streets is back! This annual event, which involves the closing a stretch of street to vehicular traffic, is expanding this year to include additional dates and boroughs. In the past, it’s always taken place on three consecutive Saturdays within Manhattan. This time, those living in Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and the Bronx will have a chance to join in on the fun within their own borough.

As in years past, you should expect to encounter numerous activities and offerings from demonstrations and workshops to fitness classes, performances and more.

This is a great opportunity for photography enthusiasts to get some unique shots. One of my favorite spots is the tunnel and path leading around Grand Central Terminal. It’s not something you normally get to see on bike, skates, or foot, and it’s even better when you can take your time and enjoy it. There may likely be a special area you yourself might enjoy experiencing sans all the traffic.

Here are this year’s dates and route locations:

Queens

Saturday, July 29

Vernon Boulevard between 44 Drive and 30 Drive

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Staten Island

Saturday, July 29

Richmond Terrace between York Avenue and Bard Avenue

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Manhattan

Saturday, August 5, 12 & 19

From Brooklyn Bridge to West 125 Street via:

• Lafayette Street and Park Avenue between Brooklyn Bridge and East 109 Street
• East 109 Street between Park Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 5th Avenue between East 109 Street and Central Park North
• Central Park North between 5th Avenue and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
• Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard between Central Park North and West 125 Street

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Brooklyn

Saturday, August 26

Eastern Parkway between Grand Army Plaza and Buffalo Avenue

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The Bronx

Saturday, August 26

Grand Concourse between East Tremont Avenue and Mosholu Parkway